Elsewhere, Nate was still at Flo's house. They had just had breakfast together and Nate also told Flo all his complaints. He felt relieved because he had told all his problems so that now Nate felt a little lighter. Before Nate felt so sad and didn't know who to tell."Flo, I am very grateful that you have been a good listener for me. I haven't known who to tell my problems to, and I've always kept everything to myself without telling anyone. Because I didn't have any friends who could listen to my problems," Nate said."You're welcome, Nate. You can make me your confidant. You can come to me whenever you have a problem and you can tell me everything until you feel relieved. That way, your burden is a little lighter," Flo said as she patted Nate's arm a few times with a smile.Nate smiled too. He hugged Flo as a thank you. "And thank you for breakfast. Everything was delicious and you're a very good cook despite the injury to one hand. Your future husband will be very lucky to have a
"Here! Wash them properly, you lazy swine!"A shrill voice called out and Nate turned around, only to find a bundle of stinky and dirty socks being thrown at him.He caught the muddy socks in his hands while stepping backwards, still shocked by this unexpected gesture. Standing at the door was Maria, his mother-in-law. Her hair was pinned up delicately and there was a layer of perfectly polished makeup on her face, but the effect was spoiled by her upset frown. "Why don't you wash these thoroughly? Can't you see how dirty they are, I can't have my precious laundry be handled so carelessly!"Her words were dripping with arrogance, while Nate, the dutiful son-in-law in this opulent household, found himself caught in the crossfire. Before Nate could reply or react properly, Erica, his wife, entered the scene. Horrified by her mother's audacity, she rushed forward, trying to intervene. "Mom, please! What is this? Nate has dignity too, you know!"Erica's frustration was clear in her v
In the grand hall of the McKinney family Mansion, all branches of the family had gathered, their faces reflecting the gravity of the situation. As Erica's uncle, the patriarch, stepped forward, an uneasy hush fell over the room."I am sure everyone gathered here knows the reason behind this meeting. The Rossi family has agreed to come to our aid, and they are willing to give enough resources that our financial troubles can be dealt with. But they do have an unusual bargain…"The gathering was waiting for him to explain further, and give his opinion on who the most suitable candidate was. But right then, Nancy, one of Erica's cousins, broke the silence;"Thank God! I know that at least I won't be the one to marry that ugly old man. You know, because I am already engaged to Victor! He is not only handsome, kind and intelligent, but he is quite well to do. And once we get married, his family can also help us out."She declared with an air of confidence, and her statement found favor amo
The collective surprise and confusion that had settled in the room after the announcement was suddenly interrupted by an unexpected eruption of laughter, when everyone realized that it was none other than Nate! Laughter rippled through the gathering, as nobody could believe that he had actually barged into the grand hall so freely. "What does he think he's doing?" whispered one family member, their eyes narrowing with scorn. The amusement spread like wildfire, and soon the room echoed with mocking remarks directed at Nate. "He says he doesn't agree? But who even asked him in the first place?" "Oh, look! This tramp also has something to say? What's next, should we call every servant in the mansion and ask them for their opinions? Or should we take the advice of all the bums from the street?" "I think we have tolerated this freeloader for too long, that he has started to think he can participate in a family meeting now!" The relatives quickly dismissed Nate's opinion with a wav
Standing at the center of this trial, Erica's doe- shaped eyes welled up with tears. In the middle of the collective mockery and disdain, she had hoped for a hero to step forward and rescue her from this living nightmare. Instead, all she had was Nate, who had also embarrassed her even more by making such an absurd proposal. Why did he have to come here, when she was already trying to make the best of the situation by negotiating with her relatives? Forget being her knight in shining armor, he had proven that he was nothing more than a clown?! Her hands tightened into fists as she tried to control her raging emotions, but her frustration and disappointment were carved on her face. These taunts and words were hurting her deeper than any physical wound. Meanwhile, the family members continued to mock Nate; "Have you finally lost whatever little brain you were unfortunately born with?" "I think you need to be reminded of who you are and which dirty hole you crawled out of! Is i
The housekeeper's words had acted as a catalyst, transporting Nate back to the day when his life had gone upside down. Three years ago, the household's usual routine had been shattered when the old man fell unconscious on his way to an important board meeting, and the results of a primary examination showed an attempt to position him.Chaos erupted in the household and he was rushed to the hospital; as soon as the old man was admitted into the ICU, the family members started pointing fingers and shouting in anger and disbelief. Meanwhile, Nate was sitting in a quiet corner of the ICU, sulking by himself.He was wondering who could have committed such an act against his grandfather, watching his family accuse each other without a second thought. But suddenly, he heard his own name being pulled into the middle of this ruckus. One of his aunts shouted through tears,"Nate! He was the one who took the tray of coffee and snacks to his grandfather's room this morning; I saw it with my o
As Nate watched his wife and mother-in-law walk away, he felt a sense of urgency and anxiety. With every step, they were moving farther away from him, and he wanted nothing more than to run up to them and clarify the situation, so that the misunderstanding could be stopped right there. But at the same time, he knew there was no point in going after them, if they had already made up their minds about him. Most importantly, even if he narrated the whole situation regarding his grandfather and the dark stain of blame on his reputation, that had just been cleared up… what were the chances that they would believe him? What if they declared him as a crazy liar, just like their relatives had just dismissed his offer for help just some moments ago? Going to them and making such claims without having any proof in his hands was a recipe for disaster, as it would negatively impact his reputation and their trust in him. It was at this moment that a sudden idea sparked in his mind. He saw a
As Nate stood there, feeling the sting of Justin's mocking remarks, anger and humiliation coursed through him. Initially, he had been somewhat happy to meet an old classmate in such an unexpected setting. But that joy had quickly transformed into bitterness, ruined by the mockery hidden under the disguise of catching up. His face darkened as he realized the true intentions behind Justin's words, and he wanted to give him a fitting reply cutting retort, one that would make both Justin and his snobby girlfriend shut up. But there was something else nagging at his mind, reminding him that he was here for something more important. First of all, he needed to take control of the company, secure the future of his wife's family and stop her from making the decision of marrying someone else. Compared to these concerns, the two clowns standing in front of him didn't seem important at all. So, he simply decided to pay attention to his priority and ignore Justin's comments.Still, on hearin